【India】India To Lead Global Effort To Prevent Trade In Conflict Diamonds From 1 January 2026
Editor’s NoteIndia will chair the Kimberley Process, the global mechanism to curb trade in conflict diamonds, starting in 2026. India Assumes…
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【New Delhi, I】India to Assume Chairpersonship of Kimberley Process from Jan 1, 2026
Editor’s NoteIndia has been selected to chair the Kimberley Process, the international initiative to halt the trade in conflict diamonds, beginning…
【Surat, Gujar】US Imposes 50% Tariff, Yet Surat Diamond Traders Witness a Boom in November 2025
Editor’s NoteDespite a challenging 50% US tariff, Surat’s diamond industry recorded a sharp export rebound in November 2025, with natural diamond…
【Kolkata, Ind】Will the Diamond Trade Shift from India to Israel and Belgium?
Editor’s NoteThe Nirav Modi scandal has raised serious concerns about the future of India’s diamond industry, with traders fearing reputational…
【Surat, India】As Trade Dulls, Antwerp Cuts Barriers for Polishers
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the dual pressures facing India’s diamond industry—market slowdowns and competition from lab-grown gems—while…
【Mumbai, Indi】Mumbai: Surat-Based Diamond Trader Arrested in BKC for Misappropriating Diamonds Worth ₹1.81 Crore
Editor’s NoteThis report details the arrest of a diamond trader in Surat for alleged fraud involving high-value goods. It serves as a reminder of the…
KP Plenary Pushes Updated ‘Conflict Diamond’ Definition
Editor’s NoteThis article reports on the recent Kimberley Process Plenary meeting, where member states focused on efforts to revise the definition of…
Market Comment – Weekly Diamond News – November 20, 2025
Editor’s NoteThis week’s market digest highlights a resilient US retail sector as the holiday season approaches, with sustained demand for specific…
【Dubai, UAE /】Ghana Urges KP States to Reform Diamond Trade for Community Protection
Editor’s NoteGhana has urged Kimberley Process member states to enact substantive reforms aimed at safeguarding vulnerable mining communities and…
【Sagar, Madhy】Highway Seizure: ₹3.47 Crore Hawala Cash Headed to Mumbai on Orders of Diamond and Gutka Trader
Editor’s NoteThis report details a significant seizure of alleged hawala funds by police, highlighting ongoing efforts to intercept informal…